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Gail Sheehy On Heartbreak And Resolve
The author deals with the moves and changes of a 20-year marriage.
by Gail Sheehy
“No, I’ve dreamt myself into the new place over the last month. Do you know where I can find a pear tree?”
Yesterday evening I beckoned my tired husband onto a condo terrace freckled with shade from the potted transplants of a few favorite shrubs and flowers I’d brought with us. We sat down with a glass of wine and surveyed the greensward of a golf course below. Clay pointed out a hummingbird sipping nectar from our new pear tree. We both smiled.
Later that night, I watched him relaxing in his club chair, with his nose in a magazine and the unread delights of another dozen publications lapping around his feet. That was when I knew it had been a move well made, this time for us both, and that we were truly home, again.
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1 Anonymous // Jul 24, 2006 at 4:23 am
First I apologize for having to say this. Not sure what you did to the little fella. You some how stripped him of his pride. Or possibaly he never had any. As well a strong hinting that some one has robbed his testicles.I will put my name to my comment to counted. If not planning to stand-by go home to Mom. that is leveal at which childish stories are to remain. Someone had to tell you
2 Nancy // Jul 12, 2006 at 8:28 am
To all who think this piece is boring, apparently you haven’t lived yet. Wait until you’re in your 40’s on up and experienced life to some degree and you will empathize with Gail.
3 Lauren // Jul 3, 2006 at 11:33 pm
I was very excitted to see an article by Gail, she is a fantastic freelance writer, and I think more people can relate than commented.
She has done amazing works on the stages of life…quite frankly, I enjoyed the read.
4 Anonymous // Jun 28, 2006 at 7:25 pm
It’s a cute piece. But I belive labling it as a relection on her experiences during 20 years of marriage sets the reader up for more than is delivered. I was looking for something to take away other than - change can be good.
5 Anonymous // Jun 24, 2006 at 6:27 pm
When I want to hear about my grandmother’s life, I’ll call her. What drivel.
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